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Director Of Childrens Services at Anderson… · Location…
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeNot specified$103k–$108k/yr
Job Description
Are you a visionary leader who believes exceptional educational and residential services can transform the lives of children with autism?
Do you enjoy developing high-performing teams, building innovative programs, and creating systems that drive meaningful outcomes for students, families, and staff?
Are you ready to lead an integrated educational and residential program where your leadership can shape the future of children's services while advancing a mission that changes lives every day?
As Director of Children's Services at Anderson Center for Autism, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the agency's Children's Educational and Residential Programs. You will be responsible for ensuring that students receive high-quality educational, habilitative, and recreational services while fostering collaboration across disciplines to deliver individualized, evidence-based supports that promote lifelong success and an enhanced quality of life.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced educational and programmatic leader who thrives on developing teams, driving innovation, ensuring regulatory excellence, and creating environments where children, families, and professionals can flourish. As a member of Anderson's leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape program direction, mentor future leaders, and help advance one of the nation's most respected autism service organizations.
What You Will Do as Director of Children's Services:
What You Can Bring to the Team:
The Qualifications We Seek:
In Addition, We Expect That You
Anderson's QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:
To actively support Anderson's mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.
A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:
And much, much more!
To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.
Pay Range: $102,670.00 - $107,870.00 annually; based on experience,
Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?
A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.
Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!
Apply today. You'll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!
Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team
If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you've envisioned.
Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.
And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.
In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you'll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.
Our Mission at Anderson Center for Autism: To optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.
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Do you enjoy developing high-performing teams, building innovative programs, and creating systems that drive meaningful outcomes for students, families, and staff?
Are you ready to lead an integrated educational and residential program where your leadership can shape the future of children's services while advancing a mission that changes lives every day?
As Director of Children's Services at Anderson Center for Autism, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the agency's Children's Educational and Residential Programs. You will be responsible for ensuring that students receive high-quality educational, habilitative, and recreational services while fostering collaboration across disciplines to deliver individualized, evidence-based supports that promote lifelong success and an enhanced quality of life.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced educational and programmatic leader who thrives on developing teams, driving innovation, ensuring regulatory excellence, and creating environments where children, families, and professionals can flourish. As a member of Anderson's leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape program direction, mentor future leaders, and help advance one of the nation's most respected autism service organizations.
What You Will Do as Director of Children's Services:
- You will provide strategic leadership and oversight for Anderson's Children's Educational and Residential Programs, ensuring services align with the agency's mission, vision, and commitment to quality of life.
- You will directly supervise key program leaders, including educational and residential administrators, providing mentorship, guidance, accountability, and support that fosters professional growth and operational excellence.
- You will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational, residential, habilitative, recreational, and behavioral programming designed to support the unique needs of each student.
- You will oversee the application of evidence-based practices, including Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and other effective intervention models to promote student success and quality outcomes.
- You will evaluate program performance through the review of student data, operational metrics, and quality indicators, utilizing information to drive decision-making and ensure continuous improvement.
- You will ensure seamless coordination between educational and residential services, promoting consistency in programming, communication, and implementation of individualized goals across settings.
- You will cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, accountability, and positive morale by empowering leaders and staff to develop new ideas and implement meaningful improvements.
- You will champion staff development by ensuring access to professional learning opportunities, mentoring future leaders, supporting administrator growth, and promoting ongoing competency in best practices.
- You will oversee compliance with NYSED, OPWDD, OCFS, and other applicable regulatory requirements while ensuring agency policies, procedures, and quality standards are consistently maintained.
- You will maintain active visibility within educational and residential environments, conducting observations, supporting program implementation, and helping ensure high standards of service delivery.
- You will provide leadership in budget development, resource allocation, and fiscal stewardship to ensure programs remain effective, sustainable, and aligned with organizational priorities.
- You will oversee quality assurance activities, compliance monitoring, corrective action planning, incident reporting requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives that support organizational excellence.
- You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, families, regulatory agencies, and community partners to strengthen services and advance Anderson's mission.
- You will help ensure that every child served by Anderson has access to programming, opportunities, and supports that maximize independence, learning, personal growth, and quality of life.
What You Can Bring to the Team:
- A passion for improving outcomes for children with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Visionary leadership coupled with strong operational and programmatic expertise.
- Deep understanding of educational programming, positive behavioral supports, and interdisciplinary service delivery.
- The ability to inspire, mentor, and develop leaders and teams.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to guide decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing complex programs, budgets, compliance requirements, and organizational change initiatives.
- A commitment to innovation, collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
- Alignment with Anderson's mission, values, and Quality of Life philosophy.
The Qualifications We Seek:
- Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field required.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification preferred.
- Significant leadership experience within educational, residential, clinical, developmental disabilities, autism services, or related human service environments required.
- Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams, operational systems, budgets, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts.
- Strong knowledge of educational programming, behavioral supports, special education regulations, and person-centered service models.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to effectively collaborate as a member of the agency's leadership team.
In Addition, We Expect That You
- Complete all required agency training and professional development activities.
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, respect, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Support compliance with all agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Utilize data, quality assurance measures, and outcome metrics to support informed decision-making.
- Serve as a visible, engaged leader committed to the success of students, families, staff, and the Anderson community.
- Model Anderson's mission, values, and commitment to quality of life in all areas of responsibility.
Anderson's QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:
To actively support Anderson's mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.
A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:
- Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Wellness program
- Ongoing professional development
- Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
- Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
- Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences
And much, much more!
To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.
Pay Range: $102,670.00 - $107,870.00 annually; based on experience,
Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?
A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.
Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!
Apply today. You'll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!
Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team
If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you've envisioned.
Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.
And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.
In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you'll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.
Our Mission at Anderson Center for Autism: To optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.
Keyword Search: Director of Children's Services, Special Education Leadership, Autism Services, Educational Leadership, Residential Services, BCBA, Program Director, Developmental Disabilities, School Administration, OPWDD, NYSED, Children's Services, Executive Leadership, Hudson Valley Jobs, Anderson Center for Autism, Special Education Administration
This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.
Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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